2018 AGE GRADE VARIATIONS FOR COMMUNITY...

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2018 AGE GRADE VARIATIONS FOR COMMUNITY RUGBY



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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pages

Under 7 Flag…………………………………………………………………………………………..... 3 – 5

Under 9 Flag…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 – 8

Under 11 Flag Variations………………………………………………………………………….. 9 – 11

Under 11 Transition to Contact………………………………………………………………… 12 – 14

Under 13………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 15 – 17

Under 13 Alternative Rules for Limited Numbers……………………………………… 18 – 20



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UNDER 7 – FLAG Playing Numbers

- 4 per team recommended. - 6 per team maximum. - Games must be played with an even number of players (i.e. 4v4, 5v5, 6v6). - Balance players and ability where possible.

Playing time - Single game maximum playing time per half - 10 minutes. - Festival maximum playing time per half – 7 minutes. - Maximum playing time for payers per day/ event – 60 minutes.

Pitch size (see field maps on pg. 5) - 20m X 15m (4v4). - 35m X 25m (6v6).

o Excluding in-goal. Ball Size

- Size 3 Kickoff and Restarts After Scores

- Tap and pass at the start and after half-time. - Restarts after scores – tap and pass. - The defending team must be 5m from the mark. - Neither team may move before the ball leaves the first players hands – the first receiver

must pass the ball immediately. o The ‘first player’ in this instance refers to the undertaking of the tap and pass. No

player from either team may move before the ball is passed. o Once the ball has left the first players hands, players from either side can start to

move. o The ‘first receiver’ in this instance refers to the player receiving the ball from the

‘first player’. o The first receiver can more as soon as the ball is passed from the tap and pass –

as can any player in attack or defence. Therefore, the first receive can receive the pass when moving – however he/she must pass immediately to a teammate.

o This variation promotes the first receiver to GO FORWARD, and also pass the ball quickly to support the runner.

Scoring - Try – 1 point.

Tackle - Pulling of the flag. - The ‘flagged’ (tackled) player may take three steps before a pass is made. - The ‘flagged’ (tackled) player has three seconds to make a pass. - A flagged ball carrier can score if they are within one step of completing the action.



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- If a team does not score within 6 flags, possession shall be turned over to the other team at the point of the 6th flag.

Offside line - Where the ball carrier stops after the flag is pulled, not where the flag was pulled.

(maximum 3 steps). Scrums

- None. Tap and Pass should be used for all forward passes and knock-ons, Defence must be 3m away.

Lineouts - None. Tap and pass 1 meter from the touch line, defence must be 3m away.

Penalties - Tap and pass should be used for all infringements.

o For list of infringements refer to the Flag Rugby U7 Laws of the Game Document Law 9 Foul Play.

Fend-off - None.

Kicking for posts - None.

Kicking in Open Play - None.

Rucks - None.

Mauls - None.

Subs - Rolling Subs.

Referee - By coach.

Coaches on Field (Not Including Referee) - Yes.

Yellow Card - Time Out – 2 Minutes. - Player sits out for a short period to get coaches feedback on foul play (Learning

opportunity). Red Card

- No.



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Field of Play Please allow at least 5 meters in between each field. No spectators are allowed inside this 5-meter safety zone. Only coaches, substitute participants and medical staff are allowed in the safety zones during play.

4v4

6v6

U7 Field Size (4V4) 20m X 15m

U7 Field Size (6V6) 25m wide X 35m

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- 6 per team recommended. - 8 per team maximum. - Games must be played with an even number of players (i.e. 6v6, 7v7, 8v8). - Balance players and ability where possible.

Playing time - 15 minutes - Single game maximum playing time per half. - 7 minutes - Festival maximum playing time per half. - 60 minutes - Maximum playing time for payers per day/ event.

Pitch size (see field maps on pg. 8) - 35m X 25m (6v6). - 45m X 30m (8v8).

o Excluding In-Goal. Ball Size

- Size 3. Kickoff and Restarts After Scores

- Tap and pass at the start and after half-time. - Restarts after scores – tap and pass. - The defending team must be 5m from the mark. - Neither team may move before the ball leaves the first players hands – the first receiver


player from either team may move before the ball is passed. o Once the ball has left the first players hands, players from either side can start to

move. o The ‘first receiver’ in this instance refers to the player receiving the ball from the

‘first player’. o The first receiver can more as soon as the ball is passed from the tap and pass –

as can any player in attack or defence. Therefore, the first receive can receive the pass when moving – however he/she must pass immediately to a teammate.


Scoring - Try – 1 point.

Tackle - Pulling of the flag. - The ‘flagged’ (tackled) player may take three steps before a pass is made. - The ‘flagged’ (tackled) player has three seconds to make a pass. - A flagged ball carrier can score if they are within one step of completing the action.



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- If a team does not score within 6 flags, possession shall be turned over to the other team at the point of the 6th flag.

Offside line - Where the ball carrier stops after the flag is pulled, not where the flag was pulled.

(maximum 3 steps). Scrums

- None. Tap and Pass should be used for all forward passes and knock-ons, defence must be 3m away.

Lineouts - None. Tap and pass 1m from the touch line, defence must be 3m away.

Penalties - Tap and pass should be used for all infringements.

o For list of infringements please refer to the Flag Rugby U9 Laws of the Game document Law 9 Foul Play.

Fend-off - None. Sanction: tap and pass to non-offending team.

Kicking for Points - None.

Kicking in Open Play - None.

Rucks - None.

Mauls - None.


Referee - By coach

Coaches on Field (Not Including Referee) - No.



- No.



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Field of Play - Please allow at least 5 meters in between each field. No spectators are allowed inside

this 5-meter safety zone. Only coaches, substitute participants and medical staff are allowed in the safety zones during play.

6v6

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- Team – 8 (maximum) - Forwards – 3 - Backs – 5 - Games must be played with an even number of players (i.e. 8v8, 7v7). - Balance players and ability where possible.


Pitch size (see field map on pg. 11) - 45m X 30m (8v8).


- Size 3 or 4. Kickoff and Restarts After Scores

- Punt or Drop Kick. - Must travel 7m (referee to judge)

Scoring - Try – 5 points.

Tackle - Pulling of the flag. - The ‘flagged’ (tackled) player may take three steps before a pass is made. - The ‘flagged’ (tackled) player has three seconds to make a pass. - A flagged ball carrier can score if they are within one step of completing the action. - If a team does not score within 6 flags, possession shall be turned over to the other

team at the point of the 6th flag. Offside line

- Where the ball carrier stops after the flag is pulled, not where the flag was pulled (Maximum 3 steps).

Scrums - Yes, 3v3 uncontested. - No push and opposing 9 does not challenge. - Defence must be 3m away.

Lineouts - 1 thrower and 2 receivers and a dummy half from each team (nearest four players). - Uncontested. - Defence must be 5m away.



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Penalties - Tap and pass should be used for all infringements. - The player that is restarting the play taps the ball to their foot then passes to a player

adjacent to themselves. - Neither team may move before the ball leaves the first players hands – the first receiver


player from either team may move before the ball is passed. The referee will shout “HOLD”.

o Once the ball has left the first players hands, players from either side can start to move. The referee will shout “PLAY”.

o The ‘first receiver’ in this instance refers to the player receiving the ball from the ‘first player’.

o The first receiver can move as soon as the ball is passed from the tap and pass – as can any player in attack or defence. Therefore, the first receive can receive the pass when moving – however he/she must pass immediately to a teammate.


- For list of infringements please refer to the Flag Rugby U11 Laws of the Game document Law 9 Foul Play.

Fend-off

- None. Sanction: tap and pass to non-offending team. Kicking for Points

- None. Kicking in Open Play

- None. Rucks

- None. Mauls

- None. Subs

- Rolling Subs. Referee

- By coach. Coaches on Field (Not Including Referee)

- No. Yellow Card

- Time Out – 2 Minutes.



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- Player sits out for a short period to get coaches feedback on foul play (Learning opportunity).

Red Card - No.



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UNDER 11 – TRANSITITON TO CONTACT Playing Numbers

- Team – 8 (maximum) - Forwards – 3 - Backs – 5 - Games must be played with an even number of players (i.e. 8v8 not 8v7). - Balance players and ability where possible.


Pitch size (see field map on pg. 14) - 45m X 30m (8v8).


- Size 3 or 4. Kickoff and Restarts After Scores

- Punt or Drop Kick. - Must travel 7m.


Tackle - Yes. Below shoulders. - Ball Carrier to place and roll away. Tackler to roll away. - If a team does not score within 6 flags, possession shall be turned over to the other

team at the point of the 6th flag. - A tackle occurs when the ball carrier is:

o held by one opponent and is brought to ground; or o held by more than one opponent and is stationary; or o has been held by multiple opponents for 3 seconds; or o being driven backwards by one or multiple opponents.

§ Once the tackle is called the player may offload. Referee to shout “Play the ball”

Offside line - The defensive offside line at a ruck is to be 3 meters behind the back of the ruck

Scrums - Yes, 3v3 uncontested. - No push and opposing 9 does not challenge. - Defence must be 3m away.



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Lineouts - 1 thrower and 2 receivers and a scrumhalf from each team (nearest four players). - Uncontested. - Defence must be 5m away.

Penalties - Tap and pass. - The player that is restarting the play taps the ball to their foot then passes to a player

adjacent to themselves. - Neither team may move before the ball leaves the first players hands – the first receiver


player from either team may move before the ball is passed. The referee will shout “HOLD”.

o Once the ball has left the first players hands, players from either side can start to move. The referee will shout “PLAY”.

o The ‘first receiver’ in this instance refers to the player receiving the ball from the ‘first player’.

o The first receiver can move as soon as the ball is passed from the tap and pass – as can any player in attack or defence. Therefore, the first receive can receive the pass when moving – however he/she must pass immediately to a teammate.


Kicking - Kicking is permitted inside defending 5m zone.

o For list of infringements please refer to the U11 Transition to Contact Laws of the Game Document.

Fend-off - None. Sanction: penalty to non-offending team.

Kicking for Points - None.

Kicking in Open Play - Yes, Inside defending 5m zone.

Rucks - 1 Player from each team to bind in contact over the ball (no push). - Defence must retire 3m from a ruck. - If the attacking team does not present a player within 3 seconds the defending team

may poach the ball and play continues (at referees discretion). - The ball becomes live when the acting 9 picks up the ball and passes or two seconds

have passed.



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o That player may only pass. Mauls

- None. - See tackle rules on page 12.


Referee - By coach.




- No. Field of Play

- Please allow at least 5 meters in between each field. No spectators are allowed inside this 5-meter safety zone. Only coaches, substitute participants and medical staff are allowed in the safety zones during play.

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UNDER 13 Playing Numbers



Pitch size - 90 X 60 (13 v 13).

o Excluding In-Goal. - Game to be played within the 5m lines.

Ball Size - Size 4 recommended or 5 acceptable.

Kickoff and Restarts - Punt or Drop Kick. - Must travel 10m


Tackle - Yes. Below shoulders.

Offside line - The hindmost foot of the ruck.

Scrums - Yes, 6v6 uncontested. (3:2:1) - Hookers contest but no push. - Opposing 9 does not challenge. Opposing 9 to follow the ball, must not enter the

“pocket” (the space between the would-be flankers feet and the number 8). Opposing 9 to stand mid-way through the 2nd row. Once the ball has been passed out of scrum opposing 9 can play on.

- No 8 or 9 Pick. Lineouts

- 6v6 maximum, no lift. - Referee to mark 5m. - Contested. - No quick throw-in.



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Penalties

- Tap and pass. - Kicking is permitted inside defending 22m zone.

o For list of infringements please refer to the U13 Laws of the Game Document. Fend-off

- None. Sanction: penalty to non-offending team. Kicking for Posts

- Yes, in front of posts. Kicking in Open Play

- Yes, inside the defensive 22m zone. Rucks

- As per laws of the game. - Reference World Rugby Law 15.

Mauls - Yes, use or lose application.

o Safety is paramount and is to be stopped at the referees discretion. Subs


- By referee if possible. - Coach is acceptable.




- Yes. - Player is removed from the remainder of the game but must be replaced to keep equal

numbers. - The player that received the red card is removed from the tournament.



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U13 Field Size (13V13) 60m wide X

90m long



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UNDER 13 – ALTERNITIVE RULES FOR LIMITED NUMBERS Playing Numbers



Pitch size - 60 X 40 (7v7).


- Size 4 recommended or 5 acceptable. Kickoff and Restarts

- Punt or Drop Kick. Scoring

- Try – 5 points. Tackle

- Yes. Below shoulders. Offside line

- The hindmost foot of the ruck. Scrums

- 3v3 contested. - 1.5m push - Opposing 9 does not challenge.

Lineouts - Yes, no lift. - Contested. - Referee to mark 5m.

Penalties - Tap and Pass. - Kicking is permitted inside defensive half.

o For list of infringements please refer to the U13 Alternative Rules for Limited Numbers Laws of the Game Document.

Fend-off - None. Sanction: penalty to non-offending team.

Kicking for Posts - No.



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Kicking in Open Play - Yes, inside the defensive half.

Rucks - 2v2 maximum, plus ball carrier and tackler. - No pick and go from support player, must pass. - The ball must emerge from rucks within 5 seconds.

Mauls - Yes, use or lose application.

o Safety is paramount and is to be stopped at the referees discretion. Subs


- By referee if possible. Coaches on Field (Not Including Referee)

- No. Yellow Card

- Time Out – 2 Minutes. - Player sits out for a short period to get coaches feedback on foul play (Learning


- Yes. - Player is removed from the remainder of the game but must be replaced to keep equal

numbers. - Player removed is removed from the remainder of the tournament.



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U13 Field Size for Limited Numbers

(13V13) 40m wide X 60m long

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